PEPPERONI PIZZA

Main Course

Prep Time: 5 MINUTES

Cook Time: 2 - 3 MINUTES

Serves: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 8-10 oz pizza dough (See separate recipe for Making the Dough or instructions for Preparing Gluten Free Crust, if you prefer)
  • All purpose flour
  • 3-4 oz pizza sauce (Crushed tomatoes, sea salt, fresh basil leaves)
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella, cubed
  • Pecorino romano or parmesan cheese
  • Pepperoni
  • Fresh Basil

Directions

  • Preheat pizza oven for 20 minutes with door closed until internal temp reaches 450° F and oven floor temperature is 700° F.
  • Prepare crust using the flour to help. (See separate detailed instructions)
  • Rub flour into wooden pizza peel and place crust on top.
  • Add sauce to dough, avoiding last ½ inch of crust.
  • Place fresh basil on top (having under cheese prevents them from burning).
  • Add fresh mozzarella, cubed.
  • Add pecorino romano or parmesan cheese, whichever you prefer.
  • Top with pepperoni.
  • Bake turning with metal peel until bottom is crispy & crust is evenly cooked.
  • Slice and serve hot!